How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Groton School District | Simsbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mystic, Connecticut | Simsbury, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,104 | 4,125 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Groton School District | Simsbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,584 | $23,454 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| State Revenue | 45.0% | 23.1% |
| Local Revenue | 48.5% | 72.7% |
Groton School District
Federal State Local
Simsbury School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Groton School District | Simsbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.6% | 69.6% |
| African American | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 13.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Groton School District | Simsbury School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 187:1 | 171.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 11.4% |
School Types
Groton School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Simsbury School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.